Residents of Minneapolis' Southside on Thursday voiced their concerns about rising crime in the area and frustration with the city's response. Complaints come after the city approved a plan on July 24 to move $1.1 million in funding from the police department to the Minneapolis Office of Violence Prevention. "They got for this initiative — this violence prevention initiative. MINNEAPOLIS CITY COUNCIL ALARMED BY SURGE IN CRIME MONTHS AFTER VOTING TO DEFUND THE POLICEThe Minneapolis City Council discussed residents' concerns with spikes in crime during a Sept. 16 meeting after voting to transfer funding. Rodriguez said the Health & Safety Committee "didn't want to take public comments on public safety."

Source: Fox News September 25, 2020 17:26 UTC